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Just Being Brothers
Mike & Steve
42 episodes
1 month ago
Send us a text What happens when you mix billionaire bravado, unyielding political ambition, and an unprecedented media presence? We unravel the intricate mystique of Donald J. Trump, dissecting his controversial presidency and his refusal to concede the 2020 election. We dig deep into his personality traits - especially his defiance against loss and the status quo - to understand why so many remain magnetized by his polarizing yet captivating allure. Learn how his wealth and perceived immuni...
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Send us a text What happens when you mix billionaire bravado, unyielding political ambition, and an unprecedented media presence? We unravel the intricate mystique of Donald J. Trump, dissecting his controversial presidency and his refusal to concede the 2020 election. We dig deep into his personality traits - especially his defiance against loss and the status quo - to understand why so many remain magnetized by his polarizing yet captivating allure. Learn how his wealth and perceived immuni...
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Society & Culture,
Self-Improvement
Episodes (20/42)
Just Being Brothers
Katie's Fight - From George Floyd to Banned Books
Send us a text What happens when an African-American fifth-grade social studies teacher brings an ambitious Black History Month project to a predominantly white school? In our much-anticipated return to "Just Being Brothers," we sit down with Katie, a dedicated educator and advocate for education reform, who shares her compelling journey and the unexpected resistance she faced. Her story not only highlights the intricacies of navigating diversity, equity, and inclusion in education but also u...
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1 year ago
38 minutes

Just Being Brothers
Trump and the Allure of the Antihero
Send us a text What happens when you mix billionaire bravado, unyielding political ambition, and an unprecedented media presence? We unravel the intricate mystique of Donald J. Trump, dissecting his controversial presidency and his refusal to concede the 2020 election. We dig deep into his personality traits - especially his defiance against loss and the status quo - to understand why so many remain magnetized by his polarizing yet captivating allure. Learn how his wealth and perceived immuni...
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1 year ago
23 minutes

Just Being Brothers
Prostate Cancer - Awareness, Prevention, and Survival Stories
Send us a text Did you know that African-American men are at a higher risk for prostate cancer, with an expected 299,000 new cases in 2024 alone? Join us for a crucial conversation on Just Being Brothers as we return from our hiatus with our associate producer, Deuce, to shine a light on prostate cancer awareness and prevention. We share our personal experiences and highlight the importance of regular physical exams and early detection, which can significantly improve survival rates. Our disc...
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1 year ago
24 minutes

Just Being Brothers
PROSTATE CANCER - One Man in Four...
Send us a text Battling prostate cancer can feel like an uphill climb, but early detection can be the game-changer that saves lives. This week on Just Being Brothers, we return with a powerful episode dedicated to prostate cancer awareness and prevention. Meet Deuce, our new associate producer, and get personal with updates about Steve's endeavors in education and Mike's own journey confronting prostate cancer. With prostate cancer being the second leading cause of cancer death among men in t...
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1 year ago
23 minutes

Just Being Brothers
FATHERHOOD
Send us a text Ever pondered the distinction between being a 'father' and a 'dad'? Not just semantics, we believe there's a difference, and we spill the tea in our candid chat about fatherhood. As two brothers and fathers ourselves, we're lifting the lid on personal experiences that highlight the pivotal role dads play. From instilling morals and values to preparing children for the world, navigate with us the journey of fatherhood. Let's also peek into the unique, sometimes complex dynamics...
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1 year ago
33 minutes

Just Being Brothers
RIGHT and WRONG -Part 2 The Inherent or Learned Values That Shape Us
Send us a text Are morals ingrained or learned? What is Right and wrong? It's the burning question at the center of our lively discussion in this podcast episode. Your hosts, Big Brother Mike and Little Brother Steve, break down this intriguing debate, investigating how our interactions, experiences, and maybe even our genes form our moral compass. Steve presents 21 morals and values necessary for a positive life.
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1 year ago
29 minutes

Just Being Brothers
RIGHT and WRONG! The Influence of Morals, Values, and Ethics on our lives
Send us a text What is morality? Where do we derive our morals. What are values? Brothers Mike and Steve are back and looking at what morality meas. This conversation is casual and full of examples that we all face day to day. Can our morals be our worst enemy? Tune in and set what the guys have to say. Listen. Laugh. Learn
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2 years ago
31 minutes

Just Being Brothers
CHURCH: A Deep Dive into Faith, Money, and Pastor Worship
Send us a text Picture this: You're seated in a pew, a hushed congregation around you, and the pastor's sermon is weaving a spiritual web. A familiar scenario for many, isn't it? But did you ever stop to wonder why we do it? Why do we go to church? My brother Steve and I scratched beneath the surface of this life-long habit in our latest episode. We dove into the varied reasons that pull people to church, from guilt, job opportunities, to familial obligations and more. We also pulled back the...
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2 years ago
37 minutes

Just Being Brothers
OPRAH - Does the Magic Continue?
Send us a text THE OPRAH PHENONMENON Remember The Book of the Month Club? The Little red wagon of fat? Steadman Graham? How about “you get a car, and you get a car…”? Big Brother Mike and Little Brother Steve want to know: How strong is the influence of Oprah? After emerging as a tv show host in Chicago, Oprah became a force in the world of television. Within ten years, she had become a force in the lives of people all over the world. She was in the movies, on television, her won magazi...
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2 years ago
41 minutes

Just Being Brothers
Divorce - Everybody Does It (almost)
Send us a text We hate to hear it said. The D-word! Strikes fear not the hearts of married people the world around. DIVORCE. Half of the first-time marriages in the United States end in divorce. If that is not your story, take a bow! In this episode, Tampa-based attorney Seth Nelson joins Big Brother Mike and Little Brother Steve to discuss divorce. Nelson is also the host of How to Split a Toaster, a podcast for those who need to know about divorce and how it works. Seth talks ab...
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2 years ago
33 minutes

Just Being Brothers
SNEAKERS Pt 2 Confessions of a Sneakerhead
Send us a text Jordans. Adidas. Puma. Nike. Our episode on sneakers drew such a wide audience that we jumped at the chance to hear from a self-proclaimed Sneakerhead. Big Brother Mike and Little Brother Steve talk with Mike D, owner of over 200 pairs of sneakers. Whether you call them sneakers, gym shoes, athletic shoes or just tennis, you may still be a sneakerhead. Listen as Mike takes the brothers on a trip through the mind of a sneakerhead. It is even more amazing than our first episode. ...
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2 years ago
35 minutes

Just Being Brothers
Mental Health in America continues
Send us a text Mike and Steve continue their conversation on mental illness continues with guest Mat Van Wahi. LISTEN. LAUGH. LEARN.
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2 years ago
27 minutes

Just Being Brothers
Mental Health in America
Send us a text Big Brother Mike and Little Brother Steve look at the topic of mental health in America. Along with guest Matt, the brothers take a cursory look at what is becoming a term used more often. It appears that no matter what the situation -murder, drug overdoses, fits of rage, or just poor work performance- mental health challenges seems to be the "go-to" explanation. How much do we understand the human mind? The human condition? Let's see what you think. Listen. Laugh. Learn
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2 years ago
25 minutes

Just Being Brothers
Uncle Toms
Send us a text UNCLE TOMS When Harriett Beecher Stowe penned the classic novel Uncle Tom’s Cabin in 1851, she had no idea who here hero, Tom, would become one of the most hurtful epithet of any short of the N word. The term has changed the concept of the slave who risked his life to protect two enslaved women who had fled their owners. Mike and Steve look at how the term morphed into a derisive from the pages of the storied novel. The term is now used to describe a black person who is willing...
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2 years ago
40 minutes

Just Being Brothers
Black Republicans - Who are they?
Send us a text BLACK REPUBLICANS Since the mid 1960’s the Democratic Party has been the “party of choice” for the majority. Those who are bold enough and/or free thinking enough to align with the Republican Party are seen as traitorous or naïve when it comes to the realties or race and class. Big Brother Mike and Little Brother Steve examine the Black Republicans in the United States today. Who are they? What attracts them to a party that has apparently not been interested in people, but in m...
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2 years ago
37 minutes

Just Being Brothers
The Race Card
Send us a text THE RACE CARD It had to happen. The Brothers are talking about race. This episode is about The Race Card. What is it? Who plays it? When? How? Is it effective? In the era where the discussion of race is begrudgingly being discussed, this episode is about how we look at any discussion of race. Big Brother Mike and Little Brother Steve toss in some of their own stories about race and the RACE CARD. We also take a short look at The Race Card Project developed by author Miche...
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2 years ago
37 minutes

Just Being Brothers
Mistakes- Pt 2
Send us a text Big Brother Mike and Little Brother Steve continue their look into mistakes. In Part Two we continue with the discussion of mistakes. Now they look at mistakes that every human makes at some point in their time on the planet. Are you mistake prone? Do you have dreams, and do nothing to make them come true? Give a listen to this rowdy, entertaining second look at mistakes. LISTEN. LEARN. LAUGH.
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2 years ago
30 minutes

Just Being Brothers
Calling All Sneakerheads - The Sneaker Culture Discussion
Send us a text What is the big deal about sneakers. Athletes. Rappers. Hollywood stars. Everyone seems to be wearing sneakers. Why? How have the rubber-bottomed, previously athletic shoes crossed over to main culture. Why do people line up for days to get the first pair of new Jordans? What happened to Adidas? Remember Run DMC? And what are Red Ball Jets? Join Evan Easterling, Sr., along with Big Brother Mike and Little Brother Steve as they chop it up to make sense of the popular...
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2 years ago
39 minutes

Just Being Brothers
Mistakes
Send us a text Nothing is more a part of daily living than mistakes. Used the wrong word here. Took a wrong turn there. Called someone Bill whose name is Phil. We all make mistakes. The conversation in this podcast features Steve and Mike discussing how even the brightest among us can still make simple mistakes. You will find out the four types of mistakes, and who makes them. Little Brother Steve struggles with a simple math problem, involving a ball, a bat and $1.05. Get out a piece...
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2 years ago
37 minutes

Just Being Brothers
GUILT AND SHAME !!!
Send us a text LOIS HOLLIS We all struggle with guilt. Many of us may have had to deal with a certain amount of shame. Big Brother Mike and Little Brother Steve tell of their bouts with guilt and shame with North Carolina-based “guilt shame expert”- Lois Hollis. Lois is a proponent of the theory that guilt and shame are one entity. Listen to her explain how to get rid of them both. Listen closely because there are unique thoughts expressed by Ms. Hollis. LISTEN. LAUGH. LEARN.
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2 years ago
24 minutes

Just Being Brothers
Send us a text What happens when you mix billionaire bravado, unyielding political ambition, and an unprecedented media presence? We unravel the intricate mystique of Donald J. Trump, dissecting his controversial presidency and his refusal to concede the 2020 election. We dig deep into his personality traits - especially his defiance against loss and the status quo - to understand why so many remain magnetized by his polarizing yet captivating allure. Learn how his wealth and perceived immuni...